Richardson Embraces Chiefs Fast-Paced Vermeil Offense
KC fullback Tony Richardson says the Chiefs are just realizing how explosive a Vermeil coached attack can be as he adapts to sharing carries with Priest Holmes. He credits Trent Green for understanding the system and notes the offense must stay fast every snap to keep defenses off balance.
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Duval Opens PGA With Early Birdies At Duluth
David Duval, coming off a British Open win, opened with three straight birdies at the PGA Championship in Duluth, Georgia. Ernie Els led early at four under through seven. Tiger Woods stumbled to one over after a bogey. Duval and Larry Nelson sat one behind Els as Dunval eyed a second major.
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Ripken leads Orioles past Royals with pivotal homer
Cal Ripken drilled a tiebreaking sixth inning homer as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4. He has 12th homer of the season and hot stretch, batting .333 over his past 14 games with nine homers and 33 RBIs. Ripken, 41 this month, continues to defy age amid his final season.
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Sweeney Faces Suspension After Royals Tigers Brawl
Kansas City first baseman Mike Sweeney expects a suspension after a Friday brawl with Detroit in Baltimore. He charged the mound after Jeff Weaver allegedly insulted him, striking Weaver and later punching Tigers catcher Robert Fick. Sweeney, sidelined by injuries, awaits a ruling and hopes for a quick, not overly lengthy, punishment to help the team move on.
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Davis back at practice targets Aug. 25 return date
Terrell Davis practiced with Denver's first team in Greeley and set August 25 as the target date to rejoin the lineup. Coach Mike Shanahan said big strides have been made but Davis will be eased back with a two-week plan to play half the preseason. Davis has missed 24 games over two seasons and suffered a lingering knee and hamstring issue. Rod Smith praised Davis's talent while noting the mental strain of injuries.
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Beuerlein Sacked by Bum Elbow in Broncos Camp
Beuerlein visits a California specialist after two MRIs and ongoing elbow pain. He had reconstructive elbow surgery in February and missed practice, risking his Denver backup role to Gus Frerotte as Brian Griese’s understudy.
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